The right choice depends on your health, goals, and how you respond
Protein gives your body amino acids, but muscle also needs a reason to stay
doi: 10.1016/s0024-3205(03)00077-8 124 TarnawskiLShavvaVSKortEJZhugeZNilssonIGallinaALet al
However, based on the clinical trial criteria used in studies such as the Phase 2 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2023), researchers have investigated its use in adults with: Obesity , defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m or above Overweight (BMI 27 kg/m or above) with at least one weight-related comorbidity, such as hypertension, dyslipidaemia, or obstructive sleep apnoea Type 2 diabetes , where improved glycaemic control alongside weight reduction is a treatment goal In clinical trials, participants were typically adults without a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
Also avoid any area with visible veins, moles, scars, or stretch marks